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Mr. Cartagena from Buffalo, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laptops for Learning: Giving Every Student the Tools to Succeed!

Help me give my students Chromebooks to learn and play while in school.

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Mr. Cartagena PS 131 Academy School at 86
Buffalo, NY Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are an incredible group of fourth graders who come to school each day ready to learn, grow, and overcome challenges. As a special education teacher, I have the privilege of working with students who each have their own unique strengths, needs, and learning styles. What I love most about my students is their determination. Even when learning is difficult, they continue to try, celebrate their progress, and encourage one another.

Having laptops available in our classroom would open so many new doors for my students.

These devices would give them access to engaging reading and math programs, interactive lessons, educational games, research opportunities, and individualized learning activities that allow them to practice skills at their own level and pace. For some of my students, technology can also provide additional support with reading, writing, communication, and organization.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

16 students impacted
Mr. Cartagena PS 131 Academy School at 86 Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Buffalo, NY View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

16 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 Laptop, 14.0" HD(1366 x 768) Screen, Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 256GB Storage(128GB eMMC+128GB Card), Intel UHD Graphics 600, Win 11, Cloud Grey, W/GaLiMu • Amazon Business $329.00 6 $1,974.00

Materials cost

$1,974.00

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,033.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$358.87

Total project goal

$2,392.48

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